However, Kruhl's mission failed and the Sith Lord was killed by Roan Fel himself. With the treachery discovered, Emperor Fel had the entire crew of the Dauntless executed with only Governor Dorn being spared. He was dropped off in an escape pod close to Krayt-loyal ships and made his way back to Coruscant, carrying Kruhl's lightsaber with him. After revealing what happened to Lady Maladi and assuring her that he had not spoken to anyone else, he was killed by the Sith Lady herself.